all the processes in your business so that , at the moment when you need to rebuild from the ground up , you are aware of all the factors / challenges that need to be overcome .”
“ With EO , members don ’ t merely give advice , they provide experience shares , which is a hugely beneficial way to share information and guidance . It ’ s great to have members to bounce questions off who are often having sleepless nights about the same issues which I am having , the quote which is most apt at this time is “ I didn ’ t come this far , to only come this far ” concludes Hill .
Matthew Fitzsimons : founder BigEye Branding Africa
One year ago , Fitzsimons and his twin brother and partner realised that , even if their top income projections materialised , they would not get through the prolonged Covid-19 crisis . His now Ireland-based partner had lost his usual optimism and positivity in the wake of a complete fall off in orders and the shrinkage of the marketing sector across the continent .
“ Another thing that emerged from this crisis was an appreciation for strong relationships with suppliers who are the cornerstone of a business . We had to turn to them in a time of need and they were all there for us !”
“ Most events in Africa had been cancelled . We have supplied equipment to mainly big breweries and soft drinks companies in 47 countries in Africa – - and suddenly none of them was having events . The orders had dried up .”
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